Polk County property record for 4231 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,423 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $114,500 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,268 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7924-32-302-025 |
| Primary APN | 7924-32-302-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,423 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,477 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Attic Area | 369 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 122 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 4231 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50311-2542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 100 F LOT 75 HOLLYWOOD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLYWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
4231 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2003.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4231 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003-00039603 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10153 / 0123 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,800 Land $46,300 Building $147,500 | $193,800 Land $46,300 Building $147,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,268.00 | ||
| 2023 | $166,900 Land $41,100 Building $125,800 | $166,900 Land $41,100 Building $125,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,122.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4231 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 4231 Forest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 615 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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